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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Jermyn

Pennsylvania · 2,287 residents · 0.792 sq mi
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Jermyn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,824. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $82,000. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,287
+1%since 1990
from 2,263 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,888 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 2,857 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.3
+1%since 1990
from 39.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Jermyn
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,824
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,214 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,417
+51%since 1990
from $11,517 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.7%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$82,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$383
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $326 in 1990
US average: $602
71.4%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 68.6% in 1990
28.6% rent
2.5
−15%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(2,250)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.4%(8)
Diversity Score2.3%(52)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(2,245)
Black0.7%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian0.4%(9)
Diversity Score3.7%(84)
4
+61%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.3%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.6%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.7 min
−26%since 1990
from 15.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jermyn, Pennsylvania?

Jermyn, Pennsylvania has about 2,287 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jermyn, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Jermyn, Pennsylvania earns about $32,824 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jermyn, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Jermyn, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $82,000, and the typical rent is about $383 a month.

How educated are people in Jermyn, Pennsylvania?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Jermyn, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jermyn, Pennsylvania?

About 12.7% of people in Jermyn, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jermyn, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Jermyn, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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